Pamphil Simon Mwasheghwa Mawora (Suing as the administrator ad litem of the estate of Christine Samba Mwasheghwa-Deceased) v Attorney General [2019] KEHC 2530 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2530
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2530 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2019
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TypeCivil SuitPostureApplication for review of dismissal orderCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The court reinstated the suit and set aside the dismissal order, granting the plaintiff a last opportunity to prosecute the suit within 120 days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The plaintiff/applicant sought to reinstate a dismissed suit due to a delay in prosecution, claiming the delay was due to the court's absence on the scheduled hearing date.
Issues
- Whether the court should reinstate the suit due to the delay in prosecution
- Whether the court should set aside the dismissal order
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff took active steps to ensure prosecution of the suit within the timelines set by the court and that the suit was not heard for reasons beyond his control.
Outcome
The application was allowed.
Orders
- The order deeming the suit dismissed within 120 days of want of prosecution is set aside
- The suit is reinstated
- The plaintiff is granted a last opportunity to prosecute the suit within 120 days from the date of the ruling
- The suit shall stand dismissed if not prosecuted within 120 days
- Costs shall abide the outcome of the suit
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the suit
- Last opportunity to prosecute the suit within 120 days
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